Shipment Associate (Cricket Wrangler)
Job Description
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Job description: Bulk Shipping Associate - AKA Cricket Wrangler
Location: Ham Lake, MN 55304
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Hours will fluctuate based on production schedules, shipping schedules, and company needs)
Love reptiles, insects, or nature? Turn your hobby into a career. Join the team that ships live insects nationwide.
The Bulk Shipping Associate is a team member who is responsible for preparing, wrangling, packaging, and shipping live insect orders with a strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and consistent execution.
What We’re Looking For:
A "wrangler", a hard worker, a long-term team player who is a dependable individual who wants consistent work and can make an impact.
Successful team members typically have:
- An interest in insects
- A drive for steady work that makes a difference
- An interest in long-term, stable employment
- Strong attendance and dependability
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working in a structured farm/warehouse setting
- Willingness to work as part of a team
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Standing, bending, and repetitive movement throughout shift
- Comfortable working in hot, humid, dusty conditions
- Ability to safely handle live insects
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Pay & Benefits
We offer competitive pay to attract reliable, safety-minded, long-term team members (according to company policy):
- ESST (Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time)
- Minnesota Paid Leave
- Paid vacation
- 7 paid holidays
- Medical benefits
- 401(k) with company match
Next Steps
- Complete our application questionnaire today
- Phone screening (typically same day)
- In-person interview scheduled within the same week for qualified candidates
- Upon offer clearing background and reference checks
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Bug Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At-will employment applies to all positions.
Work Location: In person
